FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C.
NPI 1770361875
Dermatology in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Active since September 19, 2023CLIA 05D0606845 · Certificate of Compliance

1661 SOQUEL DR STE E, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 476-2444(831) 476-0705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, P.c. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C. (NPI 1770361875), doing business as Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group, A Forefront Dermatology Practice, is a healthcare organization registered as a dermatology in Santa Cruz, California and active in the NPI registry since September 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through October 27, 2026, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Betsy J Wernli, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770361875

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Legal Business NameFOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY - PACIFIC, P.C.

Location Address1661 SOQUEL DR STE ESanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709

Mailing Address801 York StManitowoc, WI 54220-4630 · (920) 663-9008 · Fax (920) 684-1439

Phone(831) 476-2444

Fax(831) 476-0705

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialBetsy J WernliPresident · (920) 482-0671

Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2023

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1770361875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X

1661 SOQUEL DR STE E, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDermatology Surgical & Medical Group, A Forefront Dermatology Practice

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11661 Soquel Dr Ste BSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709 · Phone (831) 476-2444 · Fax (831) 476-0705

Location 21661 Soquel Dr Ste CSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1709 · Phone (831) 476-2444 · Fax (831) 476-0705

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 05D0606845

Forefront Dermatology - Pacific PC Dba Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group · Santa Cruz, CA

Active · expires Oct 27, 2026

CLIA Number05D0606845

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateOctober 28, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateOctober 27, 2026

Laboratory DirectorMorgan L. Magid

Laboratory Phone(831) 476-2444

Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology - Pacific PC Dba Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group1661 Soquel Dr, Ste E, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate of Compliance 05D1069923

Forefront Dermatology - Pacific, PC Dba Derm Surgical & Med Grp A Forefront Derm Practice · Santa Cruz, CA

Expired · Jul 31, 2026

CLIA Number05D1069923

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateMarch 26, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateJuly 31, 2026

Laboratory DirectorMorgan L. Magid MD

Laboratory Phone(831) 476-2444

Laboratory LocationForefront Dermatology - Pacific, PC Dba Derm Surgical & Med Grp A Forefront Derm Practice1661 Soquel Dr, Bldg B, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MS. SHARON LIPSCHUTZ KLUGER PA-C

Physician Assistant